At first I just carried it in my arms, but that's cumbersome. Then I put it in the plastic case it's in now. Unfortunately it wasn't made for hand crank machines, so I need to remove the crank whenever I take it somewhere. That's kind of a pain. Also, I have a feeling that it's only a matter of time before some part of the case breaks. I don't think that case was meant to tote a machine that heavy.
So now I'm looking for something to re-purpose. I was thinking about a wheeled office cart, if I could find one the right size. Otherwise, maybe a suitcase with straps installed inside to keep the machine from sliding around? I don't know. I don't want anything that looks too weird. I need to keep thinking.
When I went to the TX TOGA, I put my treadle head in a scrapbook tote that has wheels and a handle like a suitcase, it fit great, but a little expensive. On black Friday I found a cute one that is zebra striped for my regular sewing machine, it was $25 at Walmart. I'm still looking for a hand crank for myself that I can carry around!
ReplyDeleteMy hand crank is a reproduction. I attached it to a machine that I found at a flea market. Someday I'd love to try an authentic hand crank machine, but it seems like I never see them up for sale.
DeleteJoann Fabrics have 40% and 50% coupons all the time. They also have sales on sewing machine cases that roll. I purchased 3 of them when they were on sale, and I had a coupon for %off of total purchase price, including sale items. Wow, 1 1/2 cases for free that way. You can also use a medium or large rolling suitcase, and, if you are careful, you can put your projects in the empty space above the machine. Maybe make a shelf area for the machine, so that the project stuff doesn't crowd the machine. Lots of ideas.
ReplyDeleteI have one of those coupons and I'm heading to Joann's today. I love those coupons!
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